The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors Near Me in Oro Valley, AZ

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The 20 Best Swallowing Difficulty Doctors near Oro Valley, AZ

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 91 doctor with experience in Swallowing Difficulty near Oro Valley, AZ. Of these, 67 are Experienced, 22 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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91 providers found
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Catherine Westerband MD PC

    1871 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 101, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ibraheem Mizyed is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Mizyed is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Catherine Westerband MD PC

    1871 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 101, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Shekleton is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Shekleton is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Hiatal Hernia, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    7490 N Oracle Rd Ste 210, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Goldstein is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Goldstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Menetrier Disease, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Goldstein is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Plastic Surgery
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Plastic Surgery

    Southern Arizona Ear Nose Throat

    2120 W Ina Rd Ste 100, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Ray is a Plastic Surgeon in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Ray is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Grass Allergy, Empyema, Sinusitis, and Allergic Rhinitis. Dr. Ray is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Tucson E.N.T. Associates P.C.

    1358 W Orange Grove Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Parry is an Otolaryngologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Parry is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Tongue Tie, Enlarged Adenoids, Hearing Loss, and Cholesteatoma.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Oro Valley Adult Medicine PA LLC

    Oro Valley, AZ 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eun Oh is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona. Dr. Oh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Infant Hyperglycemia, Interstitial Nephritis, Idiopathic Edema, and Heart Murmurs.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Desert Sage Internal Medicine LTD.

    1834 E Innovation Park Dr, 
    Oro Valley, AZ 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Robert Irwin is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Oro Valley, Arizona. Dr. Irwin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypercholesterolemia, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, and Heterozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HeFH).

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    La Canada Care Center

    7970 N La Canada Dr, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rise-ann Wohl is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Wohl is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Stroke, Necrotizing Myopathy (NM), Hemiplegia, and Delirium.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Edmund Krasinski JR. D.O. P.L.L.C.

    6879 N Oracle Rd Ste 133, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edmund Krasinski is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Krasinski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, and Diverticular Disease.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Arizona Digestive Health

    7490 N Oracle Rd Ste 210, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gary Monash is a Gastroenterologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Monash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Indigestion, Portal Hypertension, and Childhood Volvulus. Dr. Monash is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Alif Sarah

    1625 W Ina Rd Ste 123, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Alif Sarah is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Sarah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D). Dr. Sarah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Internal Medicine

    Mendoza Medical

    1751 W Orange Grove Rd Ste 111, 
    Oro Valley, AZ 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Leonardo Mendoza is an Internal Medicine provider in Oro Valley, Arizona. Dr. Mendoza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Urinary Tract Infection (UTI), Necrosis, Anemia, and Hypertension. Dr. Mendoza is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Office

    1631 W Ina Rd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Hanna is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Hanna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, and Ventricular Fibrillation.

    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Family Medicine

    Office

    7105 N La Cholla Blvd, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Stoughton is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Stoughton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are High Cholesterol, Polymyositis, Familial Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

    Helena Yip
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Helena Yip is an Otolaryngologist in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Yip is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. Her top areas of expertise are Vocal Cord Dysfunction, Laryngeal Nerve Damage, Spasmodic Dysphonia, Subglottic Stenosis, and Laryngectomy. Dr. Yip is currently accepting new patients.

    Robert Cravens
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology
    Advanced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Otolaryngology

    Banner - University Medical Center South Campus Multispecialty Services

    2800 East Ajo Way, Building 100, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (14.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Relaxing with family and enjoying the outdoors hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting and cycling. Dr. Cravens is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Neonatal Severe Hyperparathyroidism, Osteitis Fibrosa, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, and Parathyroid Hyperplasia.

    Joshua Melson
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hebrew
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy time with my family. I also enjoy exploring the outdoors especially since I have moved to Southern Arizona. Dr. Melson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Polyps, Colorectal Cancer, Watermelon Stomach, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Gebran Abboud
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medical Center Tucson Campus - Banner University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I enjoy spending time with friends. Dr. Abboud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Stricture, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Avin Aggarwal
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Gastroenterology

    Banner - University Medicine North

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 2, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    I enjoy traveling and playing tennis, volleyball, and cricket. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Turcot Syndrome, Liver Transplant, and Endoscopy.

    Rolando Leal
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Swallowing Difficulty
    Hepatology | Transplant Surgery

    University Of Arizona Cancer Center

    3838 North Campbell Avenue, Building 1, 
    Tucson, AZ 
     (10.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    I like to travel with my family. I am an avid runner and I like to scuba dive. Dr. Leal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Swallowing Difficulty. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Varices, Banti's Syndrome, Visceromegaly, Autoimmune Hepatitis, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Swallowing Difficulty?

    Difficulty with swallowing is the feeling that food or liquid is stuck in the throat or at any point before the food enters the stomach. This problem is also called dysphagia.

    When should I see a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Oro Valley, AZ?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Oro Valley, AZ?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Swallowing Difficulty doctors near Oro Valley, AZ?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Swallowing Difficulty doctors near Oro Valley, AZ?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Oro Valley, AZ?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Swallowing Difficulty doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Swallowing Difficulty doctor near Oro Valley, AZ?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Swallowing Difficulty doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Swallowing Difficulty doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Swallowing Difficulty doctors near Oro Valley, AZ?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Swallowing Difficulty doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Swallowing Difficulty doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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